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diluer

to dilute

verb dee-lu-AY Rare

Origin: From Latin diluere, 'to wash away'

Also means

to water down

Usage Note

Diluer is used literally for liquids (diluting a concentrate) and figuratively for weakening an argument or effect. The related noun is dilution (f). In cooking, diluer often describes thinning a sauce or batter with water or stock.

Examples

"Il faut diluer ce sirop avec de l'eau."

Natural Translation

You need to dilute this syrup with water.

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